US AND CANADA

EBAY BETS ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR REVIVAL

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When Jamie Iannone stepped into the role of eBay chief executive in early 2020, the company was navigating a difficult transition marked by leadership changes and investor pressure. Once a defining force in the early days of ecommerce, eBay had slipped from its long-held position as the second largest online retail platform, overtaken by Walmart and challenged by a shifting competitive landscape. Yet an unexpected tailwind arrived with the Covid-19 pandemic, giving the company renewed momentum and a sudden influx of sellers and buyers rediscovering its marketplace. Now, eBay is determined to anchor that momentum in artificial intelligence, accelerating its reinvention at a time when competition from Amazon, Shein, Etsy and Poshmark is fiercer than ever.

SUPREME COURT REJECTS KIM DAVIS APPEAL TO OVERTURN SAME-SEX MARRIAGE

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The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to review an appeal from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, effectively ending her latest attempt to challenge the 2015 landmark decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide. The justices provided no explanation for their rejection, and not a single justice moved to grant a review of the petition.

JFK'S GRANDSON SAYS HE'LL RUN FOR CONGRESS

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Jack Schlossberg, the 32-year-old grandson of John F. Kennedy, known for his sharp and outspoken political commentary online, revealed Tuesday his intention to run for US Congress. He is seeking to replace long-serving New York Representative Jerrold Nadler, who announced his retirement from the congressional seat in September.

BLUE ORIGIN POSTPONES ROCKET OVER UNFAVOURABLE WEATHER

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Blue Origin, the space company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, was compelled to postpone the scheduled launch of its New Glenn rocket on Sunday due to unfavorable weather conditions. The decision to scrub the launch, which would have been the rocket's second mission, followed delays caused by rain and a ground system issue, ultimately compounded by cumulus cloud cover as the 88-minute launch window expired.

TRUMP ASKS SUPREME COURT TO OVERTURN RULING ON SEXUAL ABUSE CASE

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US President Donald Trump on Monday asked the Supreme Court to review the $5 million civil case that found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll. A federal appeals court had affirmed the jury’s verdict and judgment against Trump last year, ruling that the trial judge made no errors warranting a new trial. This latest move follows Trump's unsuccessful effort in June to have the appeal reviewed by the full bench of judges.

TRUMP PROMISES $2,000 'TARIFF DIVIDEND' FOR MOST AMERICANS

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President Donald Trump says most Americans will soon receive a "tariff dividend" of at least $2,000, funded by revenue collected from U.S. import duties.

TRUMP THREATENS BBC WITH $1 BILLION LAWSUIT OVER EDITED SPEECH

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US President Donald Trump has threatened the BBC with a $1 billion lawsuit over the editing of a speech he gave just before the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riots. Trump's legal team demanded that the broadcaster retract its Panorama documentary and issue an apology by November 14, 2025, warning that failure to comply would result in legal action for damages of at least $1 billion.

NEW CRACKDOWN ON MCDONALD OVER SEXUAL ABUSE

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McDonald's is strengthening its commitment to staff safety by implementing new sexual harassment training for managers, a move agreed upon with the equality watchdog. This initiative directly addresses "serious allegations" that have surfaced, including a two-year-old investigation detailing groping and harassment of workers as young as 17, and more recent reports from staff of continued abuse.